Reduced limitations on number of treatments. There are no limits for the number of times beneficiaries can get SUD treatment, smoking cessation counseling or outpatient treatment per week. In addition, TRICARE removed the requirement for authorization after the eighth outpatient mental health or SUD visit.Lower copayments and cost-shares. Non-active duty dependent beneficiaries, retirees, family members and survivors now pay lower copayments and cost-shares for mental health and SUD care. See the full list of updated mental health copayments and cost-shares on the TRICARE website.New TRICARE-authorized provider options. A more streamlined process for providers and facilities means more options for TRICARE beneficiaries.The changes remove unique certification requirements to be consistent with industry standards. In the coming months, new mental health and SUD institutional provider options, such as intensive outpatient programs, will be available.

The new services round out existing TRICARE-covered treatments, including: